A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6656550 Details
Epoch: 309 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 48534787 epoch_slot_no: 409987 block_no: 6656373 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 24728 time: 2021-12-21 15:37:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaf907c0603a33b21b3835bc663efebe3e2ffd6e1e42484a3c52c91999ed7f88Block Operator
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